Wordies, sometimes incorrectly called Dingbats (a printer’s ornament or character used in typesetting), use words to convey a meaning that is not necessarily obvious unless one examines the arrangement of the words, numbers, letters, and symbols. In Word Play 12 below, there are 20 common phrases, expressions, or sayings, shown as Wordies. What are the wordies in Word Play 12 saying to you?
Webdings and Wingdings are TrueType dingbat fonts designed by Microsoft and are probably included on your computer.
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